Peter Cowley, Hall of Fame Recipient 2023
Formerly the Technical Director at Te Mata Estate. One of New Zealand‘s leading winemakers and was a key figure in the development of Te Mata Estate’s culture of wine excellence.
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In 2007 the Hawke’s Bay Grape Growers Association and Hawke’s Bay Winemakers Ltd merged becoming Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association.
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Celebrating the Side Hustles – Chateau Garage
Hawke’s Bay wine label Chateau Garage is a family affair for consultant viticulturist Ollie Powrie and family who make wine in their garage.
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Our Wine People
Through their craft Hawke’s Bay’s wine people have shaped the region’s identity and reputation as a Great Wine Capital of the World.
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Great Wine Capitals
We may be New Zealand’s oldest wine growing region, but Hawke’s Bay is the new kid on the global stage since being recognised as the 12th ‘Great Wine Capital of the World’ in 2023.
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Women in Wine – Michelle Richardson
Michelle Richardson has travelled something of a full circle since Sir George Fistonich offered her a job at Villa Maria more than 30 years ago
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Regional Update Hawke’s Bay – Ben Tombs
Ben Tombs is stepping up to Chief
Winemaker at Craggy Range, with Julian Grounds heading back across the Tasman to make wine on the Mornington Peninsula.
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Land Custodians – Linda and Ian Quinn
Land Custodians and devoted grapegrowers Ian and Linda Quinn a ‘tonic’ to Hawke’s Bay wine.
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Kate Radburnd, Hall of Fame Recipient 2021
The recipient of the 2021 Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Hall of Fame was Kate Radburnd.